The Dose

Win Luxury, Help Schools

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By Greer Wylder
July 30, 2010

Today is the last chance to buy tickets to win $500,000 or a new condo at 3000 the Plaza in a fundraiser for schools. This is the Irvine Public Schools Foundation‘s final drawing for the “Irvine Dream Stakes” raffle and proceeds from ticket sales will benefit the 27,000 students of the Irvine Unified School District, which was forced to cut millions from its budget earlier this year.  The 1,445-square-foot, luxury, high-rise condo in Irvine boasts the first rooftop swimming pool in Orange County and the accompanying cabanas and a fire pit are perfect for relaxing. Greer’s OC visited the rooftop…

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ACT Today for Autism!

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By Greer Wylder
July 28, 2010

Autism Care and Treatment Today! is launching the first national campaign to benefit military families with autistic children in Newport Beach on Saturday. Hosted in a Newport Beach home (2006 Marlin Way), the non-profit is hosting a food and wine tasting launch party for the new campaign titled, “ACT Today! For Military Families.” Concerned that health insurance for the military only covers a fraction of the research-suggested intensive therapy needed for autistic children, the campaign hopes to bridge the gap for military families until the policy can be addressed. The event on Saturday will include 25 Young’s Market wineries and…

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True Food, True Change!

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By Greer Wylder
July 27, 2010

True Food Kitchen is coming to Fashion Island! Dedicated to simple, fresh and pure ingredients, True Food Kitchen uses seasonal, locally grown, organic produce as often as possible.  Developed in partnership with Fox Restaurant Concepts and best-selling author Dr. Andrew Weil, True Food Kitchen set a high standard with the original Phoenix location and the restaurant is committed to nutritious menu items that keep the environment in mind – wild or sustainably harvested seafood; natural, hormone and antibiotic-free chicken, turkey and natural angus beef; wheat free and gluten free options; and biodynamic, organic and sustainable wine. Your health isn’t the…

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A Culinary Adventure!

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By Greer Wylder
July 26, 2010

Love food & wine? Love traveling? Then a culinary adventure just might be for you. Acclaimed chef Mark McDonald of Old Vine Café (named 2009’s ‘Best Restaurant in OC’ by OC Weekly), along with master chef John Nocita from the Italian Culinary Institute, are hosting a gastronomic excursion to Italy, where guests will spend 10 days exploring and eating their way through the southern regions of Calabria and Sicily. Activities include: making 50 kinds of pasta alongside chefs from the Italian Culinary Institute, dining in some of the region’s best restaurants, touring wineries and sampling olive oil and cured meats…

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Refresh & Restore in 2 Hours!

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By Greer Wylder
July 23, 2010

Refresh and restore your mind and body with Spa Gaucin’s summer special, the “Refresher Duo.” The treatment was designed to relax tight, muscles and exfoliate lackluster skin. It starts with a 60-minute Mediterranean deep massage with the fresh scent of the spa’s luxurious Chardonnay massage oil. Next up, a 60-minute Advanced AHA Facial, which gives you a deep exfoliation and moisture replenishment for a younger look and healthy glow. It’s ideal for all skin types. The duo treatment costs $305 and the price is good through Aug. 31. The award-winning, 30,000-square-foot, full-service Spa Gaucin at The St. Regis Monarch Beach…

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